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Area doesn’t need to dwell on its failures

Getting down on Natchez is easy right now, but disparaging our city and larger community while it is down is not wise or productive. We ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, January 14, 2018 12:37 am

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Do we need to have people do everything for us?

Once you get a taste of “first-class” anything else is unacceptable. Just ask the good folks living in the state of Oregon. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, January 7, 2018 12:24 am

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Here’s to an exciting, bright new year

As a child, the end of the year was daunting. Three hundred, sixty-five days once seemed an eternity. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:05 am

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Natchez blessed with many gifts

All of the Christmas preparation ends today: Christmas Eve. The Christmas season usually causes us all to pause and consider the blessings we have as ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, December 23, 2017 11:52 pm

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Community needs to shape interstate discussions

An interstate through Natchez? The concept must seem as novel to most of us as the notion to my grandparents that we could have a ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 17, 2017 12:00 am

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Different reactions to abuse stories curious

News tends to come by either eyedropper or fire hose. Last week was certainly on the fire hose end of the spectrum with news coming ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 10, 2017 12:01 am

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One-year-old son offers life lessons

Saying time flies is a cliché, but such things become overused phrases and earn that name because they are so true. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:29 am

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Is state agency undermining economic development?

Joe Max Higgins has never been accused of being a wallflower. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:54 am

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What are we thankful for this holiday?

For what or whom are you most thankful? The question is often asked this time of year as Thanksgiving approaches. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 19, 2017 12:53 am

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Fortunato was one of NFL’s greatest players

The National Football League lost one of its greatest linebackers last week, and sadly many modern sports fans did not notice. But then again some ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 12, 2017 1:11 am

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Officials working to handle challenge of caring for dozens of dogs

Sheriff’s deputies were still working Wednesday morning to handle the enormous challenge of caring for dozens of injured dogs discovered Monday night as part of ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:59 am

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Deputies still searching for man suspected of owning dog-fighting farm

Sheriff’s deputies are still searching for the man they believe responsible for a dog-fighting farm discovered Monday night in the Cranfield community. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:51 am

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UPDATE: Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help with dogs at suspected dog-fighting farm

Law enforcement officials confirmed midday Tuesday more than 56 wounded and hungry dogs were discovered at suspected dog-fighting farm after an anonymous tip warned of ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 3:19 pm

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Sheriff: Still looking for alleged dog fighting farm owner

NATCHEZ — As day broke Tuesday, Adams County Sheriff’s Office investigators remained standing guard at the scene of what they believe to be a large ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 8:25 am

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Suspected dog fighting operation discovered

Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a suspected dog-fighting farm in the Cranfield community Monday night in what they described as likely the largest animal ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:09 am

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Who is best suited to be next justice court judge?

Five people are vying to be the next Adams County Justice Court Judge for the Southern district. The slate of candidates includes four men and ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:48 am

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We must teach tolerance, compromise to our children

Of late, I’ve begun to realize the world around us is not terribly different in temperament than our 4-year-old daughter. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 29, 2017 1:12 am

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Loudest voices do not need to control future

Natchez lives and dies, unfortunately, by the powerful voices of the mighty few. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 22, 2017 12:22 am

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Population decline affects us all

Anyone who has lived in Natchez and Adams County for any length of time can quickly point to a myriad of problems facing the community, ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:27 am

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We need less vilification, more of a willingness to come together

As the parent of two small children the last two weeks has me confounded. Fortunately, with one age 4 (and a half, she would add) ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:02 am

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